"Long live the queen." – Gibbs to Jenny

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Gibbs worked slowly on his boat, putting on the final touches, when a shadow cast from the top of his staircase.

"Was wondering when you'd get here Jen."

He hadn't turned around and she couldn't help but be surprised. "You know my shadow that well Jethro?"

He shook his head, still not turning to see her. "No, but I know you Jen…just don't think I'm gonna be able to give you what you're looking for."

She continued the conversation as she made her way down the steps. "And just what would that be?"

He set down his thin paint brush and finally turned to face her. "Absolution." He stepped around her and grabbed a larger sized brush. "But I know St. Matthews has around the clock confession…" he glanced at his watch. "Father Bryan is there now…he's a great listener. And has more clout with the big guy than I do."

She examined him for a moment before stepping closer to him. "You missed a spot."

"I don't miss spots Jen…no more than you miss at close range."

She was quiet once more and nodded as if she got the hint. "Maybe coming here was a mistake."

Gibbs turned around. "If it was a mistake than I would've been wrong about you coming. You came because you need something…I just cant give it to you."

"You're so sure I did it?"

He simply stared back at her.

"And how is it, you're so sure?"

"Haven't you heard? I'm Magic" He managed a smile and once again set down his brush.

"Magic?"

"Magic." He repeated.

"Care to elaborate?"

Gibbs simply shook his head. "No."

"Well then David Copperfield, just answer me one question."

"What's that?"

"How do you plan on getting his boat out of here?"

He shrugged. "Just like you planned to get away with murder." He closed the distance between them. "Its need to know Jen."

She smiled slowly. "Cute."

"I've been told that yes."

"I meant your answer."

He smiled. "No you didn't."

She took his reply as an invitation and slowly moved in for a kiss. It was then he gently shied away. "I told you, I can't give you what you came here for."

"Why?"

He stared at her for a few moments. "That's need to know too."